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In this rare moment of freedom, I hastily write my impression of the Sony MDR-XB700 (with a mention of the Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi USB):Looks and Feel
If you read my impression of the Shure SRH440, you'll know that I love sleek, black electronics. It's almost like my kryptonite. That being said, the tactfully placed stainless steel finish on the adjustable part of the headband makes it...” --Merdril

“The Sony MDR-EX1000 is truly a legendary IEM but in a world of its own. Not even the latest XBA, or XBA hybrid Z series could rival its intimidating large single-dynamic driver setup.
(my EX1000 in its current state, after 4 long years of service, I've finally decided to sell it off to someone who would appreciate them more)
After having used it for almost 4 years, I would like to...” --stuartfang

“Wow, i am soundwhoring in fps games now, i feel more aware of suroundings, and enemies steps distance, you can easily say the difference between some slightly cheaper and very cheap headphones!!! Had senn's HD429 + 558 + 598 open backs, and akg 550 closed backs before, oh man, sony are better in soundstage among them all, not sure by what margin, i'm not audiophile, but since i've started...” --Ufasas

“This was my first step into higher-end audio, and I recommend it to anyone in this position as well. Never had comfort issues (especially if the cups are replaced), and the price is very reasonable. I had great success when listening to music such as classical to R&B. The only issue I had with the headphone was the coiled cable, which is long and prone to becoming tangled....” --AKGQ701

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got em for 10$ in blue ,store had them on sale so l said sure y not and l m glad :) they re light and comfortable cheap ( since l destroy my buds alot :( ) and most of all the sound surprised me ,they sound great !! if you need a replacement for your ipod etc get em can not go wrong :)
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I really can't believe I am taking my time off a super busy weekend to type up a review of the FOTM Sony MH1C (while I wait for my RE-272s ).
For firsts, I am not an ace reviewer, and I regret reading my previous reviews. I think I just belong to the race of head-fiers who just enjoy listening music and accept the fact that they are not the best with words.
...” --ayaflo

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Sony MDR-XB500 Affordable Pulsing Throbbing Gobs of Bass
The XB500 is pretty well known to all at this point, however there's more to this little headphone that the immediate and obvious, which is the extra bass that they market the XB line towards and deliver with authority. They are some of the best basshead cans for the cost. But there's actually a gem out of the line and that's...” --MalVeauX

“So here is my review of the MDR-1R.
Looks:
Its a good looking headphone. nothing to complain about. It is by far my best looking headphone, but that is easy to do :)
Build:
The build is good, solid feeling and not a flimsy feeling piece of plastic. There are a few issues though:
First the jack on the headphone to accept the cable has no means...” --dudlew

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These are quite common in retail stores in my city (Toronto) and cost around $15-$20 CAD. I've been using them for years, because they are inexpensive, sound decent and are portable. They don't sound too distorted at high levels. I never had mines break, never had audio jack or audio cut out problems, but then again it really depends on the user, because I am very careful with my...” --Carbine